SUCCESS STORY
23% cost saving
Improving the Packaging Supply Chain for a Rapidly-Growing Resturant Brand
- Casual dining chain reduced costs by £1.1M
Outcomes
23% cost reduction
Negotiated extended payment terms and better supplier pricing
Increased supply chain efficiency
Streamlined factory-to-outlet journey
improved packaging quality
Introduced lower cost, innovative solutions
BACKGROUND
The brand was facing persistent out-of-stocks and slow turnaround times due to an inefficient packaging supply chain. These issues were affecting customer experience and operational performance across its outlets.
the challenge
Ahead of a packaging tender the chain needed to address three core challenges:
1. Supply chain delays and bottlenecks
2. Limited packaging innovation
3. Cashflow pressure from existing supplier terms
SOLUTION
With deep expertise in packaging procurement and supply chain optimisation, EBIT carried out a full market review and strategic sourcing process to identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational improvement. Key actions included:
- Running a competitive tender process to challenge incumbent suppliers
- Negotiating extended payment terms to ease cashflow pressure
- Reengineering the supply chain for faster delivery and better stock availability
- Sourcing innovative, better-quality packaging that also reduced unit cost
EBIT’s experience in the packaging sector meant the client benefitted from access to leading suppliers, best-practice benchmarks, and a solution aligned with future growth.
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